Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy among players expected in NFL preseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:41 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Week 2 of the NFL preseason features a 10-game slate on Saturday, August 22. Coaches are using this game to assess their rosters as the regular season approaches. Notable players include Jayden Daniels for the Washington Commanders and J.J. McCarthy for the Minnesota Vikings, both expected to see action. Other teams are making final evaluations before potential roster cuts. Player participation varies, with some starters likely to sit out, particularly for the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns, depending on practice results earlier in the week.
- •NFL preseason week 2 kicks off with 10 games on August 22.
- •Jayden Daniels is set to start for the Commanders.
- •J.J. McCarthy is among the quarterbacks for the Vikings.
- •Starters' participation varies based on recent practices.
- •Final roster decisions will come following this weekend's games.
- 1:41 PMYahoo Sports — NFL preseason Week 2: Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy among those expected to play Saturday
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